How to Read the Bible: Learning From Luke 📖✨

If you’ve ever opened your Bible and felt unsure where to begin—or wondered if you were “doing it right”—you’re not alone. Reading Scripture isn’t about perfection; it’s about posture. It’s about coming with an open heart, ready to listen and learn.

One of the best places to practice this is in the book of Luke.

Luke, commonly known as a physician, also authored the book of Acts. Together, these writings form an orderly account of what God fulfilled through Jesus and the early church. Luke tells us exactly why he wrote:

“I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, and I too decided to write an orderly account for you… so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.”
— Luke 1:1–4

Luke reminds us that our faith is rooted in truth, history, and God’s ongoing work among us.

What Luke Teaches Us About God 🌿

As we read Luke 1:1–4, three truths rise to the surface:

1. God will bring things together for good
   Even when the story feels unfinished, God is still writing.

2. We are called to rely on the teachings of Jesus
   Scripture grounds us when emotions and circumstances feel shaky.

3. God has been at work—among us
   Not distant. Not detached. Present and purposeful.

Before moving on, pause for a moment and thank God 🙏
Thank Him for His faithfulness, His promises, and His constant work in your life—even when you don’t see it clearly yet.

Learning to Study the Bible (Not Just Read It) 🪞

Studying Scripture doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It’s a process—one meant to unfold slowly and personally.

Here are a few questions to guide you as you read:

• What do these verses teach me about God?

• What do they reveal about His character?

• What stands out to me right now in this season?

Remember: How God reveals Himself to you in this season matters. Scripture meets us where we are.

A Simple Bible Study Process ✍️

Part 1: Start With the Text

• Choose a passage

• Identify the facts

• Read the text carefully

• Ask: What does it actually say? What do I notice?

Study Slowly: The “Up, Down, In, Out” Method 🌱

• Eyes up – Look to God in prayer

• Bow down – Surrender your assumptions

• Look in – Observe the text honestly

• Live it out – Apply it to your life

Ask yourself: What do I need from God in this passage today?

Helpful Tools for Studying Scripture 🛠️

• A good study Bible

• A journal or notebook to write reflections

• A Bible dictionary for deeper understanding

These tools don’t replace the Holy Spirit—they simply help you slow down and listen more clearly.

A Final Encouragement 💛

Reading the Bible isn’t about earning God’s love—it’s about receiving it.
The Word became flesh so we could know Him personally.

Come to Scripture not for information alone, but for transformation.
God is already at work—among us, within us, and through His Word.

Take your time. He’s not in a rush.